5 states where kabaddi is played the most

Most of the revered kabaddi exponents, including the many Narwals of PKL and the iconic Anup Kumar, have hailed from or honed their skills in Sonepat

#2 Punjab

Manpreet Singh - Punjab's very own is now Gujarat's coach

Punjab has been one of the states responsible for the growth of the sport in India. It has flourished so much in the Punjabi region that it has now been declared the state sport there.

Punjab has continued the legacy of the ‘Circle Style Kabaddi’ with gusto. There are websites that give out information on how to get involved in the sport, encouraging more youngsters to take up the sport.

There are multiple Youtube channels and social media pages that broadcast the matches and these endeavours themselves underline the state government’s untiring efforts in pushing the sport forward.

The state organizes over 1000 local tournaments every year and has definitely set a benchmark for others to catch up to. No wonder the state has been rewarded with some notable competitions over the years such as the Punjab Circle Style World Cup and the World Kabaddi League.

Edited by Sankalp Srivastava